Jagadguru graces the Rajiv Gandhi Kendriya Samskrita Vidya Peetham, Sringeri
. The Jagadguru giving His Anugraha Bhashana in Sanskrit explained that our Sastras, which were written by Maharishis for the welfare of the world, were protected and adhered to by our ancestors and passed on to us. The present generation would be failing in its duty if the Sastras are not studied and adhered to. Today, many feel that the study of the Sastras is not useful in the present times. However one must realise that the real purpose of the Sastras is the development of the individual – self-improvement. If this was not true, why did our ancestors, who were by no means short of intellect or discrimination, show great faith and dedication in the study of the Sastras? Sri Adi Shankara Bhagavatpada and other great people of ancient times have attained fame because of an intense study of the Sastras. Those, whom we remember today with devotion and revere as a role model, had attained such a position because of their proficiency in the Sastras.
The Jagadguru underlined this fact providing the instance of Sri Anjaneya – Lord Sri Rama expresses great joy during his first meeting with Sri Anjaneya impressed by the latter’s learnedness – bahu-vyaaharataanena na kincit apa-shabditam – Not a single ungrammatical word has been uttered though (Anjaneya) has spoken extensively. The Jagadguru said that one must never be satisfied with one’s acquired knowledge. Contentment must be entertained only in the case of one’s accumulated wealth.
The Jagadguru, who had released four books in Sanskrit earlier, expressed happiness over the efforts being taken by scholars of the Vidya Peetham in penning Sastric works. The Jagadguru evoked the Grace of Goddess Sharada to bless the students of the Peetham in their efforts to gain knowledge.
Festivals at Sringeri celebrated with renewed vigour